Boxing Star Hannah Rapp Killed in Road Rage Incident While Cycling in Texas A rising star in boxing, Hannah Rapp, 26, was fatally struck by a car driven by Charles Medina, 31, while cycling on a Texas highway, according to police. The incident occurred on Saturday morning, with Rapp, who had recently challenged for the WBC women’s featherweight championship, killed after being hit by Medina’s vehicle. Authorities stated Medina passed two bicyclists, Rapp and her boyfriend, at high speed with only a foot of space between the vehicle and the cyclists. Rapp’s boyfriend reportedly raised his arms and yelled toward the car, prompting Medina to brake abruptly. Medina then allegedly shifted into reverse, accelerated backward, and struck Rapp, sending her into the roadway. The crash caused the rear hatch of Medina’s car to be crushed inward and the rear window to shatter completely. Investigators found skid marks at the scene, indicating the vehicle had braked and then reversed before the collision. Medina claimed he heard the cyclists yell and believed they were trying to flag him down. He told investigators he started reversing and did not see Rapp until the last moment, at which point he hit her. However, physical evidence, including the skid marks and the severity of the damage, did not align with Medina’s account, leading authorities to question the accuracy of his statements. Medina, of Navasota, has a lengthy criminal history. According to jail records obtained by KBTX, he has been booked into the Brazos County Jail 13 times since 2012. His offenses include criminal mischief, theft, resisting arrest, assault, hit-and-run, escape from custody, deadly conduct, possession of a controlled substance, and multiple driving violations. Rapp, originally from Yorktown, Indiana, had a background in track before transitioning to boxing.#texas #wbc #hannah_rapp #charles_medina #navasota
Boxer Hannah Rapp Dies After Being Struck by Car While Cycling in Texas Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old boxer who had recently challenged for the WBC women’s featherweight championship, died Saturday morning following a fatal collision with a vehicle while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas. According to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, Rapp was traveling along a highway when a car overtook her, then abruptly reversed and struck her. She was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The driver of the car, identified as Charles Medina, 31, was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Medina is currently being held at the Brazos County Detention Center. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the boxing community, with WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman expressing profound grief in a statement. “The loss of Hannah Rapp leaves us heartbroken,” Sulaiman said. “She was an exceptional boxer, but above all, an invaluable member of our boxing family. We join in the grief that overwhelms her loved ones, her team, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and supporting her throughout her brilliant career.” Rapp, originally from Yorktown, Indiana, was a track athlete at Purdue University before transitioning to boxing. She relocated to College Station, Texas, where she began her professional career in 2024 while working full-time as a fire and life safety inspector for Texas A&M University. Her professional journey began with an impressive 8-0-1 record, positioning her as a formidable contender in the women’s featherweight division. In June, she aimed to challenge Tiara Brown for the WBC women’s featherweight title at the MVPW-04 event in Orlando, Florida. Though she put up a spirited performance, she ultimately lost the match by unanimous decision.#purdue_university #wbc #hannah_rapp #charles_medina #brazos_county
US Boxer Hannah Rapp Killed in Cycling Accident by Driver, Authorities Say A 26-year-old US boxer, Hannah Rapp, was struck and killed by a motorist while cycling in Texas, according to authorities. The incident occurred on Saturday when Rapp, who had recently competed for the World Boxing Council (WBC) women’s featherweight championship, was riding with a fellow bicyclist on a local road. A 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina was arrested in connection with her death, the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office stated. Investigators reported that Medina passed Rapp and the other cyclist in his car, then stopped and reversed his vehicle, colliding with Rapp. Emergency responders transported her to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Medina was booked on a count of manslaughter, which Texas law defines as recklessly causing another person’s death. The sheriff’s office described the case as “isolated” and noted it remains under active investigation. Rapp’s death prompted tributes from her colleagues in professional boxing. WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán called her an “exceptional boxer” and “invaluable member of our boxing family,” expressing grief for her loved ones and team. Rapp, a native of Yorktown, Indiana, had compiled eight professional victories, including five by knockout, in her first nine bouts. Her 10th fight, against Tiara Brown of Fort Myers, Florida, for the WBC women’s featherweight title, ended in a unanimous decision victory for Brown at Florida’s Caribe Royal Orlando resort. Despite losing the title, Brown honored Rapp on social media, calling her “the best dance partner I have ever faced as a pro” and praising their “GREAT fight for the fans” from the first bell to the last.#hannah_rapp #charles_medina #world_boxing_council #tiara_brown #brazos_county_sheriff_office
